Ohio County Preschool / Head Start
Curriculum Map
Teacher:
MONTH / THEME
WEEK
CONTENT AREA CREATIVE CURRICULUM
CORE CONTENT / EXIT
EXPECTATIONS
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENT
August
HoughtonMifflin
Cognitive:
Pictures, name
tags, labels
Letter recognition,
matching, and
sequencing
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
My name, my space
24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32
We walk slowly
22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31
Teacher
observation,
artwork, photo
Social Emotional
Development:
Adjust to new
situations
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
5 little monkeys
1, 5, 7, 10, 11, 14, 24, 30, 32,
34, 35, 36, 38, 43
Paper bags,
scissors, markers
Observation,
anecdotal notes,
observation, and
project results
Physical
Development:
Controls samll
muscles in hands
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Balls so big
18, 19, 20
Balls
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
Language
Development:
Understand and
follow oral directions
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
The Name Game
8, 26, 38, 40, 45, 46, 47.
ext. 48, 49 Write and read their
Alphabet Poster at
eye level,
kids Names on
strips in basket,
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
Theme 1
Welcome To
School
Theme 1/Week 1
All About Me
Theme1/Week 2
Let's Be Friends
name to the class.
August
HoughtonMifflin
Cognitive:
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Social Emotional
Development:
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Physical
Development:
Demonstrates basic
locomotor skills;
Shows balance
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Listening Walk
14, 15
Sticky stairs
15, 16
Language
Development:
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
blank paper or
index card
Theme 1 Cont'd
Welcome to
School
Theme 1/Week 3
Our Happy
Classroom
*Tape recorder
*Stairs and
stickers
Anecdotal notes,
observation
September
Houghton- Theme 2
Mifflin
My Family, My
Community
Cognitive:
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Identifying emotions, Feelings on plates
social skills, cause
33, 34, 35, 36, 37,
and effect
Paper plates,
drawing tools
Teacher
observation,
artwork, photo
Theme 2/Week 1
Meet My Family
Social Emotional
Development:
Recognize own
feelings
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
All about me boooks
3, 20, 37, 39, 44, 45, 47
Paper, markers,
stapler, yarn, glue
and photos
Anecdotal notes
Theme 2/Week 2
Hello, Neighbor
Physical
Development:
Uses tools for
writing and drawing
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Body tracings
19, 21
Large pieces of
paper, markers,
pencils, tape and
scissors
Samples of work,
pictures
Language
Development:
Expresses self using
words and
expanded
sentences
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
All about me books
3, 20, 37, 39, 44, 45, 47
ext. 41, 42, ask and answer
questions about themselves and
peers
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
Cognitive:
Make believe, role
play, representation
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Meet the grocer
26, 35, 36
Plain white paper,
colored
construction
paper,
markers/crayons,
stapler or hole
punch
yarn, photographs,
and glue
Sale ads,
community photos,
dress-up materials
September
Houghton- Theme 2 cont'd
Mifflin
My family, My
Community
teacher
observation
Theme 2/ Week
3-4
Community
Helpers
Social Emotional
Development:
Demonstrates trust
in adults
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Health and safety
2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13
Observation
Physical
Development:
Pedals and steers a
tricycle
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
My turn, your turn
16, 17
Tricycles
Anecdotal notes,
pictures,
observation
Language
Development:
Write letters and
words
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Pet hospital
35, 36, 39, 43, 50
Clipboards, paper,
pens/pencils,
prescription pad,
appointment book,
open/closed sign,
Doctor's kit,
stuffed animals,
dress up clothes
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
October
HoughtonMifflin
Theme 3
My Five Senses
Theme 3/Week 1
Using My Senses
Cognitive:
Color identification,
matching, counting,
sequencing
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Color hunt
22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31,
32, 33, 34
Small card with a
Teacher
color and the name observation,
of the color, paper nature collection
bag
Social Emotional
Development:
Respects and cares
for classroom
materials
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Leaf rubbing
10, 12, 13
Leaf, crayon, paper Samples of work
and observation
Physical
Theme 3/Week 2
Development:
Outside The Door
October
HoughtonMifflin
Theme 3 Cont'd
My Five Senses
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Language
Development:
Comprehends and
interprets meaning
from books and
other texts
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Fuzzy farm animals
38, 39, 41, 47, 48
ext. 42 ask questions about
animals
Animal books, soft
blanket, soft
animals
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
Cognitive:
Creativity,
observation skills
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Collage table
23, 24, 27, 35, 36, 37
Collage materials
found in nature
Collage, teacher
observation
Theme 3/Week 3
We're Detectives
Social Emotional
Development:
Plays well with
children
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
My turn
3, 5, 11, 12
Pumpkins or
apples
Observations
Physical
Development:
Demonstrate basic
localmotor skills
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Moving all around
Tape/CD player,
music
Anecdotal notes,
pictures,
observation
Language
Development:
Uses emerging
reading skills to
make meaning from
print
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Nature hunt
28, 40, 47, 50
Paper with pictures Anecdotal notes,
of items found in
pictures
nature, crayons
November
HoughtonMifflin
Theme 4
Season's All
Around
Theme 4/Week 1
Weather Report
Cognitive:
Patterning,
predicting,
representing,
cause/effect,
applying knowledge
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Bead Patterns (colored pasta)
22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,
34, 35, 36, 37
Beads/pasta of
different colors,
shapes, and sizes,
lace or string,
scissors, glue
Observation,
anecdotal notes
Social Emotional
Development:
Take responsibility
for own actions
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Taking care of myself
3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Physical
Development:
Control small
muscles in hands
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Different writing toools
19, 20, 21
Writing tools
Anecdotal notes,
samples of work
Language
Development:
Demonstrate
knowledge of the
alphabet
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
The grocery store
26, 30, 43, 46, 47
Chart paper,
markers
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
Different sizes of
plates, eating
utensils, glasses,
Teacher
observation
Observation
Theme 4/Week 2
All Year Long
November
HoughtonMifflin
Theme 4 Cont'd
Cognitive:
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Applying knowledge, Guess who's coming to dinner?
comparing and
27, 28, 32, 33, 34
Season's All
Around
measuring,
sequencing/order of
events, planning
skills
napkins,
placemats
Theme 4/Week 3
Season's Change
Social Emotional
Development:
Respects the rights
of others
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Use your words
3, 4, 11, 12, 13
Physical
Development:
Climbs up and down
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Extra energy
14, 15, 16, 18
Balls
Pictures,
observation
Language
Development:
Demonstrates
understanding of
print concepts
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Coupon match
22,26, 28, 33,35, 45, 46, 47, ext.
44, 49 make a coupon book and
match with grocery items
Empty food
containers,
coupons that
correspond to the
products
(laminate), paper
grocery bag,
envelope
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
Observation and
demonstration
December
Week 1-2
December
Week 3
Winter Holidays
Winter Holidays
Cognitive:
Comparing/measuring,
sequence, counting,
positioning,
cause/effect, show
awareness of different
cultures
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Nesting dolls
22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 20,
32, 34
Nesting dolls or
flannel board dolls
in various sizes
Teacher
observation,
photos
Social Emotional
Development:
Self direction and
independence
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
I love you "Holiday" card
9
Paper, crayons,
markers, stamps,
old cards
observation and
card
Physical
Development:
Controls small
muscles in hands
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Names are imprortant
19, 20, 21
Writing tools,
name card
Sample of work,
anecdotal notes,
Language
Development:
Hears and
discriminates the
sound of language
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Listen for the word
30, 33, 38, 44, 48
Book
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
Cognitive:
Arranging objects in a
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
A letter to a friend/Santa
Writing paper,
markers, pens, etc.
series, sequencing
26, 28, 29, 31
envelopes, stamps
Social Emotional
Development:
Adjust to new
situations
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Winter mural
1, 10
Paint, brushes and
paper
Samples of work,
observation,
pictures
Physical
Development:
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Language
Development:
Understands the
purpose of writing
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Christams Caroling
38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45,
46, 47, 48, 49, 50
Christmas book,
crayons,
construction
paper, printed
Christmas words
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
January
HoughtonMifflin
Theme 5
Animal's
Everywhere
Theme 5/Week 1
I Love Animals
Theme 5/Week 2
Animals We
Know
January
HoughtonMifflin
Theme 5 Cont'd
Animal's
Everywhere
Cognitive:
Matching,
sequencing, color,
counting,
representation
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
The mitten
24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 31,
33, 34, 35, 36, 37
Book The Mitten,
props: flannel
board, storytelling
props, mittens
Anecdotal notes,
observation
Social Emotional
Development:
Trust in adults
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Inquiring Minds
2, 5
Winter books
Observation and
photos
Physical
Development:
Demonstrates
throwing, kicking,
and catching skills
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Bean bag rock
18, 20
Bean bags,
recording of bean
bag rock, buckets
(different colors),
large pieces of
cardboard,
markers
Anecdotal notes,
observation
Language
Development:
Writes letters and
words
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Foamy fun
19, 25, 26, 45, 46, 50
Shaving cream,
table top or
practice tray, food
color (opt.)
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
Cognitive:
Sequencing, color,
position, role-play,
representation
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Teddy Bear Beat
22, 30, 32, 35
I love reading
22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31,
Teacher
observation
Book: Brown Bear,
Brown Bear
32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37
Theme 5/Week
3-4
Animals on Land
and Sea
Social Emotional
Development:
Use thinking skills
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Offer a solution - "3 little pig."
3, 4, 13
Book
Observation and
photo
Physical
Development:
Control small
muscles in hands
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Floor puzzles
19, 20
Floor puzzles,
cardboard, writing
utensils, scissors
Pictures,
observation
Language
Development:
Enjoys and values
reading
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Clothesline storytelling
19, 39, 44, 45, 47, 48
Book, laminated
supplies, 6ft
clothesline,
clothespins, paper
star, blank
paper/tag board,
marker, large
ziplock bag
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
February
HoughtonMifflin
Theme 6
Construction
Zone
Cognitive:
Sequencing,
retelling, recall of
events, counting,
comprehension
Social Emotional
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Development:
Hickory, Dickory, Dock
Shares and respects 12
the rights of others
Paper, markers
Theme 6/Week 1
I Can Build
Observations and
photos
Physical
Development:
Demonstrates basic
locomotor skills
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Who will jump the candlestick?
14
Candlestick, name
cards, tag board,
scissors,
paperclip, marker,
adhesive, velcro
dots
Anecdotal notes,
observation
Language
Development:
Understand and
follow oral directions
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Who will jump the candlestick?
14, 32, 38, 40, 45, 46, 47
Candlestick, 3
name cards for
each child, tag
board, scissors,
paperclip, marker,
adhesive, velcro
dots
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
Cognitive:
Role play
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Movements in a book
22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31, 35, 37
Theme 6/Week 2
Build With Me
February
HoughtonMifflin
Theme 6 Cont'd
Construction
Zone
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Clothesline storytelling
22, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33,
34, 36
Story/nursery
rhymes with
simple plot,
clothes line and
pins, cards and
pictures
Observations and
photos
Social Emotional
Development:
Theme 6/Week
Shows ability to
3-4
adjust to new
Everybody Builds situations
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Paint a Mural
1, 10
Paint, paper
Samples of work,
observation, and
photos
Physical
Development:
Uses tools for
writing and drawing
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Paint a Mural
21
Paper, tape, paint,
paintbrushes,
smocks
Sample of work,
pictures
Language
Development:
Actively participates
in conversation
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Dr. Seuess
38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45,
46, 47, 48, 49, 50
Book, crayons,
construction
paper, printed
action words,
binder for class
book
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
March
HoughtonMifflin
Theme 7
In The City, In
The Country
Theme 7/Week 1
Country Life
Cognitive:
Cause/effect,
patterning, role play
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Follow the footsteps
23, 25, 30, 35
Large piece of
construction
paper, scissors
Observations and
photos, drawing
Social Emotional
Development:
Respects and cares
for materials
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Magnify the outside
7
Magnifying glass,
bones and fossils
Observation and
photos
Physical
Development:
Show balance while
moving
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Footprint frenzy
15
Construction
paper, scissors,
markers, tape
Anecdotal
records, work
samples
Language
Development:
Hears and
discriminates the
sounds of language
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Did you ever see a dinosaur?
26, 38, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49
Down by the bay
book and song,
pictures of animals
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
Egg cartons,
plastic eggs in a
bowl
Observations and
photos
Theme 7/Week 2
The Busy, Busy
City
March
HoughtonMIfflin
Theme 7 Cont'd
In The City, In
The Country
Cognitive:
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Sorting, color
Carton of eggs
identification,
24, 25, 32, 33, 34,
cause/effect, one-toone correspondence
Theme 7/Week
3-4
Going Places
Social Emotional
Development:
Follows classroom
rules
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Responsibility grows
7, 8
Potted plant,
picture, funnel,
towel and place
mat
Observation and
photos
Physical
Development:
Climbs up and down
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Follow the leader
15, 16
Markers, paper,
playground
Observation,
anecdotal notes
Language
Development:
Uses emerging
reading skills to
make meaning from
print
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Indoor Garden
7, 29, 33, 34, 40, 45, 47
3 pkg. different
size seeds, 3 pots
of different sizes,
potting soil, trowel
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
April
HoughtonMIfflin
Theme 8
Let's Move
Theme 8/Week 1
Move With Me
Theme 8/Week 2
Here We Go
April
Houghton-
Theme 8 Cont'd
Cognitive:
Sequencing,
cause/effect,
counting,
prediction,
observing skills
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Indoor garden
29, 33, 34, 37
Seeds, planting
materials
Observations and
photos
Social Emotional
Development:
Appropriate trust in
adults
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Sharing treasures and
experiences
2, 9, 11
Rocks from home
Observations
Physical
Development:
*Pedals and steers
a tricycle
*Demonstrates
throwing
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Reach for the stars
17
Great big golf
14, 15, 18
*Tricycles
Pictures,
anecdotal records
Language
Development:
Ask questions
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Backhoes, Dumptrucks, and
Front End Loaders
10, 25, 39, 41, 42, 43
Cognitive:
Observation skills,
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Nature hunt
Toy construction
vehicles, sand,
dirt, water, blocks,
books about
construction
vehicles or
building
22, 25, 26, 28, 31
*Balls/hula hoops
Anecdotal notes,
pictures
Teacher
observation
Mifflin
Let's Move
Theme 8/Week 3
Follow The
Leader
cause/effect,
sequencing
Social Emotional
Development:
Responsibility for
own well being
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Indoor garden
5, 6, 7
Seeds, pots and
soil, trowel
Observations
Physical
Development:
Coordinates eyehand movement
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
The itsy bitsy spider
19, 20
Voices and fingers
Observation,
anecdotal notes
Language
Development:
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
May
HoughtonMIfflin
Theme 9
Growing Like Me
Theme 9/Week 1
I'm Growing
Everyday
Theme 9/Week 2
Everything
Changes
Theme 9/Week 3
Look, It's Spring
HoughtonMIfflin
Theme 10
Ready For
Kindergarten
Theme 10/Week 1
Now I Know My
ABC's
Cognitive:
Social skills,
prediction,
describing
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Talk about it!
26, 28, 31, 34
Social Emotional
Development:
Demonstrates selfdirection
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Making choices
1, 5, 6, 8, 9
Physical
Development:
Show balance whil
moving
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Doo-a-little dance
14, 15,
Paper, crayons
Language
Development:
Express self using
words and
expanded
sentences
Creative Curriculum Obj.s
Talk about it
22, 26, 39, 41, 42, 43
Objects based on
Anecdotal notes,
child's interest, dry pictures
erase board and
marker
Observation
Samples of work,
anecdotal records
June
HoughtonMifflin
Theme 10 Cont'd
Ready For
Kindergarten
Theme 10/Week 2
We Count
Theme 10/Week 3
Off To
Kindergarten